Falling Down (Duran Duran song)
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"Falling Down" is a single by English
band Duran Duran
from Duran Duran's 2007 album Red Carpet Massacre
, and was sent to radio and available to download from iTunes
USA on . It was recorded in two sessions in Blueprint Studios, Manchester and Sarm Studios, London. The band collaborated with Justin Timberlake
, Timbaland
and Danja in writing and producing the song, as with most other songs from the album.
According to the band's official website, the single wasn't released on CD in the USA, due to the decline of physical singles being released in the US over passing time. However, the single was still released on CD in several European countries on and an 8-track promo CD was also released featuring remixes by artists such as Sebastian Leger and T-empo.
The single was the band's last to be released on Epic Records.
-looking models in rehab with the members of Duran Duran acting as doctors and therapists, wearing white suits and thick glasses, counselling a group of the models and passing round pills. The band has publicly stated that pop star Britney Spears
served as inspiration for the main character in the music video.
Apart from the MTV-friendly version, an "R-rated" version featuring topless models was also made (though this version has yet to appear). It was shot in Los Angeles
and directed by Anthony Mandler
who also did the video for The Killers' "When You Were Young
". Russian Victoria's Secret
model Tatiana Kovylina
starred in the video.
The music video premiered on October 16 on Yahoo! Music
.
, where it peaked at #2.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
band Duran Duran
Duran Duran
Duran Duran are an English band, formed in Birmingham in 1978. They were one of the most successful bands of the 1980s and a leading band in the MTV-driven "Second British Invasion" of the United States...
from Duran Duran's 2007 album Red Carpet Massacre
Red Carpet Massacre
Red Carpet Massacre is the 12th studio album by English pop rock band Duran Duran. It was released on 19 November 2007 in Europe, and on the 13th in the United States....
, and was sent to radio and available to download from iTunes
ITunes
iTunes is a media player computer program, used for playing, downloading, and organizing digital music and video files on desktop computers. It can also manage contents on iPod, iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad....
USA on . It was recorded in two sessions in Blueprint Studios, Manchester and Sarm Studios, London. The band collaborated with Justin Timberlake
Justin Timberlake
Justin Randall Timberlake is an American pop musician and actor. He achieved early fame when he appeared as a contestant on Star Search, and went on to star in the Disney Channel television series The New Mickey Mouse Club, where he met future bandmate JC Chasez...
, Timbaland
Timbaland
Timothy Zachery Mosley , better known by his stage name Timbaland, is an American record producer, songwriter and rapper....
and Danja in writing and producing the song, as with most other songs from the album.
According to the band's official website, the single wasn't released on CD in the USA, due to the decline of physical singles being released in the US over passing time. However, the single was still released on CD in several European countries on and an 8-track promo CD was also released featuring remixes by artists such as Sebastian Leger and T-empo.
The single was the band's last to be released on Epic Records.
Music video
The music video for "Falling Down" centres around anorexicAnorexia nervosa
Anorexia nervosa is an eating disorder characterized by refusal to maintain a healthy body weight and an obsessive fear of gaining weight. Although commonly called "anorexia", that term on its own denotes any symptomatic loss of appetite and is not strictly accurate...
-looking models in rehab with the members of Duran Duran acting as doctors and therapists, wearing white suits and thick glasses, counselling a group of the models and passing round pills. The band has publicly stated that pop star Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
served as inspiration for the main character in the music video.
Apart from the MTV-friendly version, an "R-rated" version featuring topless models was also made (though this version has yet to appear). It was shot in Los Angeles
Los Ángeles
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and directed by Anthony Mandler
Anthony Mandler
Anthony Mandler is a commercial and music video director, who has written and directed music videos for several artists. His most notable and frequent collaborator is Rihanna...
who also did the video for The Killers' "When You Were Young
When You Were Young
"When You Were Young" is a song written and performed by The Killers, and is the third track on their second album Sam's Town, released in October 2006. The song was released as the lead single from that album in September 2006. It has proven to be one of their most successful singles, peaking at...
". Russian Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret
Victoria's Secret is an American retailer of women's wear, lingerie and beauty products. It is the largest segment of publicly-traded Limited Brands with sales of over US$5 billion and an operating income of $1 billion in 2006...
model Tatiana Kovylina
Tatiana Kovylina
Tatiana Kovylina is a Russian model. She has appeared in advertisements for Ann Taylor, Calvin Klein Jeans, Cole Haan, and Givenchy. In 2002, she was on the cover of Madame Figaro and in 2005, she walked the runway for Victoria's Secret, which she returned to in 2009...
starred in the video.
The music video premiered on October 16 on Yahoo! Music
Yahoo! Music
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.
Charts
In the UK, the single charted at #52, the second worst-performing single in Duran Duran's history after "Someone Else Not Me". Contrarily, "Falling Down" was a surprise hit in ItalyItaly
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, where it peaked at #2.
| Chart (2007) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Italian Singles Chart | 2 |
| UK Singles Chart UK Singles Chart The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ... |
52 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 60 |
| Billboard Hot Adult Top 40 Airplay Chart | 25 |
| Czech IFPI Top 100 Chart | 6 |
CD: Epic / 88697 19130 2 (UK)
- "Falling Down" – 5:42
- "(Reach Up for The) Sunrise(Reach Up For The) Sunrise" Sunrise" is a song by Duran Duran, the first single from the album Astronaut and their 31st single overall. It was the first single since "A View to a Kill" in 1985 to feature all five of the original members of the band.-Music video:...
(Live)" – 3:26
CD: Epic / (US promo)
- "Falling Down (Radio Edit)" – 3:40
- "Falling Down (Extended Version)" – 5:42
CD: Epic 8-track promo (UK)
- "Falling Down (Sebastian Leger Vocal Mix)" – 7:25
- "Falling Down (Sebastian Leger Dub)" – 6:14
- "Falling Down (T-empo Main Mix)" – 7:36
- "Falling Down (Freeks Main Mix)" – 7:12
- "Falling Down (Ashanti Boys Main Mix)" – 6:03
- "Falling Down (Freeks Instrumental)" – 7:12
- "Falling Down (Sebastian Leger Radio Mix)" – 3:48
- "Falling Down (Original Version)(Radio Edit)" – 3:40
CD: Epic 8-track promo (US)
- "Falling Down (Single Edit)" – 3:40
- "Falling Down (Album Version)" – 5:42
- "Falling Down (Ashanti Boys Main Mix)" – 6:03
- "Falling Down (Freeks Main Mix)" – 7:12
- "Falling Down (Sebastian Leger Vocal Mix)" – 3:48
- "Falling Down (Freeks Instrumental)" – 7:12
- "Falling Down (Sebastian Leger Dub)" – 6:14
- "Falling Down (Jeff Barringer Mix)" – 3:44
Additional personnel
- Justin Timberlake - producer, background vocals
- Jean-Marie Horvat - mixer
- Dom Brown - guitars